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Agilent 53140 Series Microwave Counter, Power Meter and DVM in One Portable Package Product Overview Everything you need for the installation and maintenance of microwave links: A choice of frequency

1 Agilent Series Microwave Counter, Power Meter and DVM in One Portable Package Product Overview Everything you need for the installation and maintenance of microwave links: A choice of frequency counter ranges up to 46 GHz A true power meter to meet your laboratory-accuracy requirements in the field A dc DVM to assist with antenna alignment and telecom power supply measurements Lightweight, rugged and a battery option for complete portability in the field

Working together, we can anticipate and apply the latest advances in electronic technology, accelerating your progress toward new successes.

communication links, digital radio links (along railroads, pipelines or power lines) or even satellite ground stations, installing and maintaining microwave links typically requires

The 53140 series reduces the weight, volume and hassle of carrying multiple pieces of equipment in the field by combining these three instruments into one.

2 Working together, we can anticipate and apply the latest advances in electronic technology, accelerating your progress toward new successes. 2 Simplify Installation and Maintenance of Point-to-Point Microwave Links Whether you are installing or maintaining cell-site to base-station links, business-to-business communication links, digital radio links (along railroads, pipelines or power lines) or even satellite ground stations, installing and maintaining microwave links typically requires three pieces of equipment. These are a CW microwave counter, a true power meter and a dc DVM. The series reduces the weight, volume and hassle of carrying multiple pieces of equipment in the field by combining these three instruments into one. Its rubber bumpers make it rugged and ready to withstand the elements. A soft carrying case option makes transit to the field easy and has a pouch for accessory storage. You will not have to worry about ac power availability at the site with the series battery option. Plus its LCD display with a switchable backlite saves on battery life.

The 53140 Series Measurement Suite Save ATE Rack Space and Budget Dollars by Combining Three Instruments into One For measurements used in microwave component and assembly testing, the compact,

3 The Series Measurement Suite Save ATE Rack Space and Budget Dollars by Combining Three Instruments into One For measurements used in microwave component and assembly testing, the compact, three-in-one series reduces the need for expensive ATE rack space. The series comes ATE-ready with both GPIB and RS-232 SCPI programmable interfaces. A rack mount kit is optional. CW Microwave Counter up to 46 GHz Choose the frequency range you need. The series has three ranges; 20 GHz, 26.5 GHz and 46 GHz. The ultra-wideband microwave input covers from 50 MHz up to the maximum frequency. This reduces the need for channel switching. You don t have to wait for resolution that is not needed as the resolution is selectable from 1 Hz to 1 MHz. For better measurement accuracy over time and temperature, an optional oven timebase is available. True Power Meter with a Wide Selection of Sensors The series true power meter provides laboratory instrument accuracy in a rugged, field-ready package. Obtain 0.01 db resolution and 0.02 db basic instrument accuracy where you need it most on site. The graphical peaking meter allows you to make fast and easy power adjustments. For more flexibility, a wide range of power sensors is available (Agilent 8480 series) with a power range from -70 dbm to +44 dbm. DC DVM for AGC and Power Supply Measurements A ±50 Vdc DVM monitors the microwave receiver s AGC circuitry for assistance during antenna alignment. The DVM can also check the -48 Vdc power supplies typically found at telecom sites. Advanced Instrument Features that Help Make the Job Easier Is the convenience of measuring frequency and power with a single input more important to you than power measurement accuracy? Then the series of CW Microwave Counters may be for you. The Agilent series has the features you expect in a precision laboratory instrument. Relative readings for both frequency and power measurements show deviations from nominal values. Offset reading allows indirect measurement of either final frequency or power values or both. Averaging smooths out rapidly changing measurement displays for ease of viewing. For more information, visit our website at: 3

4 Specifications and Characteristics All specifications are over full signal and temperature ranges unless otherwise noted. All specifications are warranted. Those items labeled typical or nominal are characteristics and are not warranted. Counter Specifications 53147A 53148A 53149A Frequency range Channel 1 Normal mode 10 Hz to 125 MHz 10 Hz to 125 MHz 10 Hz to 125 MHz Low pass filter 10 Hz to 50 khz 10 Hz to 50 khz 10 Hz to 50 khz enabled Channel 2 50 MHz to 20 GHz 50 MHz to 26.5 GHz 50 MHz to 46 GHz Sensitivity Channel Hz 40 mv rms 40 mv rms 40 mv rms 30 Hz 125 MHz 25 mv rms 25 mv rms 25 mv rms Channel MHz -20 dbm -20 dbm -20 dbm GHz -33 dbm -33 dbm -33 dbm GHz -33 dbm -33 dbm -30 dbm GHz -29 dbm -29 dbm -27 dbm GHz N/A -25 dbm -27 dbm GHz N/A N/A -23 dbm GHz N/A N/A -17 dbm Maximum input Channel 1 2 V rms 2 V rms 2 V rms Channel 2 50 MHz to 2 GHz +5 dbm +5 dbm +5 dbm 2 46 GHz +13 dbm +13 dbm +13 dbm Damage level Channel V (dc + ac pk) 120 V (dc + ac pk) 120 V (dc + ac pk) linearly derated to linearly derated to linearly derated to 5 V rms at 125 MHz 5 V rms at 125 MHz 5 V rms at 125 MHz Channel dbm +27 dbm +27 dbm Impedance (nominal) Channel 1 1 MΩ/60 pf 1 MΩ/60 pf 1 MΩ/60 pf Channel 2 50 Ω 50 Ω 50 Ω Connector Channel 1 BNC female BNC female BNC female Channel 2 SMA/APC-3.5 SMA/APC mm removable, compatible female compatible female SMA/APC-3.5 compatible female SWR (typical) Channel MHz 1.5:1 1.5:1 1.5: GHz 2.0:1 2.0:1 2.0: GHz 3.0:1 3.0:1 3.0: GHz N/A 3.0:1 2.5: GHz N/A N/A 2.5:1 Coupling Channel 1 ac ac ac Channel 2 ac ac ac Emissions (typical) ( kickback noise ) Channel 2-40 dbm/<-70 dbm -40 dbm/<-70 dbm -40 dbm/<-70 dbm (measuring/no input) 4

5 Counter Specifications Continued 53147A 53148A 53149A Resolution selection 1 Hz to 1 MHz 1 Hz to 1 MHz 1 Hz to 1 MHz (Channel 1 and 2) Accuracy ±1 LSD ±1 LSD ±1 LSD (Channel 1 and 2, ±residual stability ±residual stability ±residual stability LSD = Resolution ± (timebase error x ± (timebase error x ± (timebase error x selected) frequency) frequency) frequency) Residual stability (Counter and source tied to same timebase) Channel LSD rms 0.8 LSD rms 1.25 LSD rms Measurement time (typical) Channel 1 1/Resolution + 30 ms 1/Resolution + 30 ms 1/Resolution + 30 ms Channel 2 1/Resolution + 1/Resolution + 1/Resolution + Acquisition time + Acquisition time + Acquisition time + 30 ms 30 ms 30 ms Acquisition time (typical) (1 MHz FM rate, power meter off) Channel ms/125 ms 150 ms/125 ms 165 ms/140 ms (FM Auto/FM Off) FM tolerance Channel 2 FM Auto 20 MHz p-p max 20 MHz p-p max 20 MHz p-p max at 10 MHz rate at 10 MHz rate to 26.5 GHz,12 MHz p-p max above 26.5 GHz at 10 MHz rate Channel 2 FM Off 1 MHz p-p at 1 MHz p-p at 1 MHz p-p at 10 MHz rate 10 MHz rate 10 MHz rate AM tolerance Any index provided Any index provided Any index provided (Channel 1 and 2) minimum signal level minimum signal level minimum signal level is not less than is not less than is not less than sensitivity sensitivity sensitivity Amplitude discrimination Channel 2 <300 MHz N/A N/A N/A Channel 2 >300 MHz Automatically measures Automatically measures Automatically measures the largest signal present the largest signal present the largest signal present provided signal is >10 db provided signal is >10 db provided signal is >10 db (typical) above any signal (typical) above any signal (typical) above any signal separated by less than separated by less than separated by less than 75 MHz; >20 db (typical) 75 MHz; >20 db (typical) 75 MHz; >20 db (typical) above any signal above any signal above any signal separated by more separated by more separated by more than 75 MHz than 75 MHz than 75 MHz 5

6 Counter Specifications Continued Timebase Frequency Output External timebase input Connector Internal timebase stability 10 MHz 10 MHz sine wave, 1 Vrms into 50Ω 1, 2, 5, 10 MHz; 1 to 5 Vrms into 50Ω BNC female located on rear panel TCXO (standard) Oven (Option 001) Aging rate per day N/A <5 x Aging rate per month <1 x 10-7 <1.5 x 10-8 Short term <1 x 10-9 <2 x (1 sec. average time) Line variation (±10%) <1 x 10-7 <1 x Warm-up N/A <1 x 10-8 within 5 min. after turn-on at 25 C Temperature stability <1 x 10-6 <1 x 10-8 (0 55 C) Power Meter Specifications Frequency range Power range 100 khz to 50 GHz, sensor dependent. -70 to +44 dbm, sensor dependent. Power sensors supported 8480 series (see table on page 8) Resolution Display units Absolute dbm or Watts Relative db or % Accuracy 0.01 db in log mode, 0.1% of full scale in linear mode. Instrumentation ±0.02 db or ± 0.5%. Add power sensor linearity specification for overall system accuracy. Zero set (digital setting capability of zero) Sensor dependent (see table on page 8). Power reference Power output Accuracy Frequency Connector 1.00 mw. Factory set to ± 0.7%, traceable to NIST. ±1.2% worst case (± 0.9 RSS) for one year. 50 MHz (nominal) N (f) DVM Specifications Function Range Resolution Accuracy Damage level Input resistance Connector Display DC volts ±50 Vdc 2 mv ±0.25% of reading ±10 mv ±60 Vdc 0.5 MΩ (nominal) 4 mm banana sockets Replaces frequency display when DVM activated 6

7 General Information Save and recall Sample rate Counter gate time Math functions Offset (relative/fixed) Averaging Display Sleep mode (Option 002 only) Self test Programming Interface Language RS-232 Rates Power Supply ac Line selection Power requirements dc (Option 002 only) Battery (Option 002) Type Charge Time Capacity Size Operating temperature With battery option Weight (nominal) Warranty Safety EMC Up to 9 complete instrument setups may be saved and later recalled. These setups are retained when power is removed. User-selectable fast (nominally 20 ms between readings), medium (nominally 250 ms between readings), slow (nominally 1 s between readings) and hold. 1/Resolution selected. Last reading and/or entered offset to reading for either power or frequency 1 to 99 measurement running average Backlit LCD. Backlight can be turned on or off via front panel control. Backlight automatically shuts off if no input signal and power sensor present, and no keys pressed, for 5 minutes (nominal). Count and power meter circuitry and internal memory automatically tested at startup, via menu selection, or remotely. Error messages displayed to indicate failed tests. GPIB (IEEE , IEEE ) and RS-232 SCPI (Standard Commands for Programmable Instruments) User selectable 2400 to baud Vac; Hz or Hz Vac; Hz automatic 80 VA max. (32 W typical) Vdc; 2A max. VHS camcorder, lead acid (2 each) 8 hours in unit (typical) 2 hours min. at 25 C 330 mm W x 156 mm H x 376 mm D with bumpers and handles. Rack panel is full EIA width and 3U ISO height C 0 40 C 4.5 kg without battery option, 6.6 kg with battery option 1 year Designed in compliance with IEC-1010, CAN/CSA Designed in compliance with IEC-11, EN , IEC801-2, -3, -4. Accessories Supplied Available Power sensor cable (11730A); DVM test leads (34132B); operating/programming and service manuals; ac power cord. Power sensors 8480 series (see table on page 8) Spare battery dc power input cable

8 Available Sensors Frequency Range Connector Zero Set 25 Watt sensors 1 mw to 25 W (0 to +44 dbm) 8481B 10 MHz to 18 GHz N (m) ±50 µw 8482B 100 khz to 4.2 GHz N (m) ±50 µw 3 Watt sensors 100 µw to 3 W (-10 to +35 dbm) 8481H 10 MHz to 18 GHz N (m) ±5 µw 8482H 100 khz to 4.2 GHz N (m) ±5 µw 100 mw sensors 1 µw to 100 mw (-30 to +20 dbm) 8485A 50 MHz to 26.5 GHz APC-3.5 mm (m) ±50 nw 8485A Option MHz to 33 GHz APC-3.5 mm (m) ±50 nw 8481A 10 MHz to 18 GHz N (m) ±50 nw 8482A 100 khz to 4.2 GHz N (m) ±50 nw 8487A 50 MHz to 50 GHz 2.4 mm (m) ±50 nw High sensitivity sensors 100 pw to 10 µw (-70 to -20 dbm) 8481D 10 MHz to 18 GHz N (m) ±20 pw 8485D 50 MHz to 26.5 GHz APC-3.5 mm (m) ±20 pw 8485D Option MHz to 33 GHz APC-3.5 mm (m) ±20 pw 8487D 50 MHz to 50 GHz 2.4 mm (m) ±20 pw Ordering Information Agilent 53147A Agilent 53148A Agilent 53149A Option 001 Option 002 Option 007 Option 1CM 20 GHz Counter/Power Meter/DVM 26.5 GHz Counter/Power Meter/DVM 46 GHz Counter/Power Meter/DVM Oven timebase Battery and dc input Soft carrying case Rack mounting kit Visit our website at: and search for counters Agilent Technologies' Test and Measurement Support, Services, and Assistance Agilent Technologies aims to maximize the value you receive, while minimizing your risk and problems. We strive to ensure that you get the test and measurement capabilities you paid for and obtain the support you need. Our extensive support resources and services can help you choose the right Agilent products for your applications and apply them successfully. Every instrument and system we sell has a global warranty. Support is available for at least five years beyond the production life of the product. Two concepts underlie Agilent's overall support policy: "Our Promise" and "Your Advantage." Our Promise Our Promise means your Agilent test and measurement equipment will meet its advertised performance and functionality. When you are choosing new equipment, we will help you with product information, including realistic performance specifications and practical recommendations from experienced test engineers. When you use Agilent equipment, we can verify that it works properly, help with product operation, and provide basic measurement assistance for the use of specified capabilities, at no extra cost upon request. Many self-help tools are available. Your Advantage Your Advantage means that Agilent offers a wide range of additional expert test and measurement services, which you can purchase according to your unique technical and business needs. Solve problems efficiently and gain a competitive edge by contracting with us for calibration, extra-cost upgrades, out-of-warranty repairs, and on-site education and training, as well as design, system integration, project management, and other professional engineering services. Experienced Agilent engineers and technicians worldwide can help you maximize your productivity, optimize the return on investment of your Agilent instruments and systems, and obtain dependable measurement accuracy for the life of those products. For more assistance with your test & measurement needs or to find your local Agilent office go to Or contact the test and measurement experts at Agilent Technologies (8am-8pm EST) Product specifications and descriptions in this document subject to change without notice. Agilent Technologies, Inc Printed in USA January 16, EN

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